Parent education and support calendar

Sunday

Jun 29, 2008 at 2:00 AM

Schedule of parenting workshops, classes and support groups for July 2008.

To have your program included, or for information on additional parent education opportunities, contact Paul Melville of the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition at paul@capecoalition.com or 508-771-4338. Deadline for August submission: July 18.

All classes and meetings are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Please call to confirm dates and times, and to request child care if offered.

-- July 12, 1-3 p.m.: “Free Family Law Legal Clinic for Women” at We Can, 537 Main St. (Route 28), Suite 2H, Harwich Port. Individual, half-hour appointments are available by registration only. Information or registration: 508-430-8111.

-- July 28, 5-7 p.m.: “Adoptive Parents Support Group” at the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC), 206 Breeds Hill Road, Hyannis. All adoptive parents are welcome. Refreshments provided. Information or registration: Camille Alberico at 508-362-7432.

-- July 31, 7-9 p.m.: “Raising Healthy Kids in an On-Line World (a book discussion for parents)” in East Sandwich with Cape Cod psychologist Karol Maybury, who will lead a discussion based on “The Talk: What your Kids Need to Hear From You About Sex: A Breakthrough Guide to Raising Kids in an Oversexualized, On-Line, In-Your-Face World” by Sharon Maxwell. Participants are encouraged to read the book beforehand, but it’s not mandatory. $20 fee. Information or registration: 508-280-1638.

-- Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-noon: “Just Babies” (a group for parents and pre-walkers) at Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St. A fun opportunity to meet other parents, share stories, ask questions, and get resources for your family. Registration and Information: 508-775-6240 ext. 513.

-- First Thursday of the month, 7 p.m.: “Cape Cod Mothers of Multiples” at the Cape Cod Child Development building, 439 East Falmouth Hwy, Falmouth. Information: Stephany Alves at 508-246-5091 or stephany2@comcast.net.

-- First and third Thursdays, 10-11 a.m.: “Talking Parenting with Julie Sacchetti” at Cataumet Methodist Church, 1090 County Road. Julie is a social worker, parent educator, and family support specialist. A drop-in group to address parent education and school-age child development topics. Children accompanying parents can enjoy a playroom. Information: Julie at 508-776-3536.

-- Second and fourth Thursdays, 1-3:30 p.m.: “Postpartum Support Group” at Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr. with nurse Donna Clark. All family members are welcome to attend for understanding and help. No registration necessary. Information: leave a message for Linda Sayers at 508-457-3632.

-- Third Saturday, 5:30-7 p.m.: “Waiting Family Meetings” at Good Hope Adoption Services, 708 Route 134, South Dennis. For singles and couples beginning adoption, waiting, or recently home with their child. Free pizza and coffee. Information or registration: Cape Cod Adoption Network at 508-385-7815.

-- “Adoption Network Programs,” sponsored by the Cape Cod Adoption Network, are held at various locations across the Cape. Playgroups and programs for adoptive parents, foster parents, or adoptive parents-to-be. Information: 508-385-7815 or visit www.capecodadoptionnetwork.org for a program listing and to request a resource guide.

-- “Breastfeeding Warmline” sponsored by the Center for Breastfeeding, East Sandwich. All calls are free and confidential. Call anytime, day or night; all messages received after-hours will be returned at the start of the next business day: 888-890-2229 or 508-888-7794.

-- “Bringing Baby Home” with Lee Burwell, a Certified Gottman Educator, sponsored by and located at Falmouth Hospital, 100 Ter Heun Dr. (off Route 28). Research-based, educational/support program for pregnant couples and parents of infants younger than 4 months old to help ease the transition to parenthood, strengthen the couple’s relationship, and reduce or prevent symptoms of postpartum depression. Information or registration (including dates and fee schedule): 508-457-3632 or 508-548-6468.

-- “Domestic Violence/ Sexual Assault Hotline”: Independence House staffs this hotline 24 hours a day, every day of the year. You do not have to leave your relationship in order to get help and you are not required to press charges against your abuser. We will not notify the police unless you request it. Independence House can help arrange for emergency safe shelter for you and your family, as well as police intervention and medical care: 800-439-6507.

-- “Family Support Information Line” of the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition is a confidential information and referral service for Cape and Islands families. Learn about resources such as emergency financial assistance, fuel assistance, parent education and support, mental health professionals, programs and activities for children and youth (including summer camp) etc.: 888-99-CCNSC (22672).

-- “Fit to be Kids” at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands (RHCI), 311 Service Road, East Sandwich. An outpatient weight-management program for children ages 6-16. Information or registration (including fee schedule): 508-833-4197.

-- “Lactation Connection”: Breastfeeding mothers on Nantucket can reach a certified lactation consultant who will answer your questions and arrange to meet with you for free as needed: 774-563-1970.